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Nepal floods: Two workers rescued alive from Trishuli 3A hydropower project tunnel after nine days

Guwahati: Two workers were rescued alive from a tunnel of Nepals Trishuli 3A hydropower project on Friday, nine days after flash floods swept through the area and trapped hundreds of workers, officials said. Nepali Army Brigadier General Raja Ram Basnet said the two men, identified as Sanjay Shah and Kabir Maharjan, were rescued by a [] The post Nepal floods: Two workers rescued alive from Trishuli 3A hydropower project tunnel after nine days appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 4 Sep 2026 12:38 pm

Pakistan have made themselves a joke: Nasser Hussain

Pakistan cricket

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 12:12 pm

Typhoon Saudel brings torrential rain, flooding to China's coastal areas

In Fujian's city of Fuding, known for its tea plantations and lush greenery, firefighters waded through waist-deep floodwaters to carry elderly people to safety, social media footage verified by Reuters showed

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 12:07 pm

3 killed as bus rear-ends covered van in Feni

Drivers, helper among dead; one injured

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 12:01 pm

They don't have a selection strategy at all: Ex-Pakistan coach Gillespie slams Aaqib over selection chaos

Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie said Friday chairman of selectors Aaqib Javed needs to look at himself in the mirror with the national team playing with fear.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 11:10 am

Italy's Meloni throws party to celebrate record tenure

Italy's first leader will have been in charge of the same administration for 1,413 days -- one more than billionaire media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 11:08 am

2,150kg illegally stockpiled fertiliser seized in overnight raid in Kurigram

Two fined Tk 1 lakh for illegal stockpiling

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 11:05 am

Tata Chemicals ordered out of Kenya by president

Kenya's President William Ruto orders India's Tata Chemicals to quit, saying it has failed to benefit the country.

BBC 4 Sep 2026 10:52 am

From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

BBC 4 Sep 2026 10:39 am

Benapole land port worker succumbs to workplace injury in Dhaka

Another worker injured in the land port on Sept 1 remains in critical condition in Jashore

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 9:58 am

Two trapped tunnel workers rescued 9 days after floods hit Nepal

A person was just safely rescued from the tunnel of Trishuli 3A, followed by a second shortly after

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 9:44 am

Gauff downs Badosa to reach US Open third round

Gauff advanced to a meeting with another Spaniard, Cristina Bucsa, after powering past Badosa 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in just under two hours.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 8:51 am

Trump's White House releases deportation video games

Players can deport migrants and build a border wall in those games

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 8:32 am

BFF decisions open door for nearly 100 footballers

A series of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) decisions has provided a lifeline to nearly 100 footballers, with the number of participating clubs in the 2026-27 Bangladesh Football League rising to 13 from last season

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 8:30 am

OpenAI begins rollout of new powerful AI model GPT-6 Astra

Astra can autonomously handle website creation, scientific analysis, game development, cybersecurity, coding, etc., says OpenAI

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 8:26 am

Honoring the World

-The second cycle of the TOURISE Awards officially launched today as a continuing global benchmark celebrating premier ...

Antara News 4 Sep 2026 4:37 am

Brazilian Martinelli joins Saudi Al-Hilal from Arsenal

Since joining the club in 2019, the 25-year-old made 278 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions, scoring 62 goals, helping them win the Premier League last season, the FA Cup in 2020 and the FA Community Shield in 2023.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 1:29 am

FIFA blasts UEFA

UEFA has made no secret of its desire to remove Infantino, who had hoped to be re-elected unopposed for a fourth and final term next March after a highly successful World Cup.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 12:48 am

World Cup winner Llorente retires from Spain duty at 31

The Atletico Madrid defender, 31, made his senior team debut for Spain in 2020 and was part of the squad that beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup in July, although he remained on the bench in the final.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 12:37 am

Mandhana smashes multiple records with spectacular ton

Mandhana scored a fiery 124 runs off 64 deliveries, a knock that included 14 fours and seven maximums, as she overtook Mithali Raj to become the all-time leading run-scorer in women

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 12:24 am

PM continues to build confidence, BNP corrodes it

Yes, it is still too early to provide a conclusive assessment of BNP

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:30 pm

37 people die from fumes during oil pipeline theft in Nigeria: NGO

At least 37 people died early Thursday in Nigeria's oil-rich southern Niger Delta after inhaling fumes during the theft of fuel from a pipeline, a local NGO said

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:23 pm

Man hacked, shot dead in Chattogram

Md Karim was killed at Keranihat Bazar, police say

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:06 pm

Standing committee chairmanship row grips parliament for third day

Exchange between Shafiqur Rahman and Salahuddin Ahmed comes as parliament forms the Textiles and Jute Ministry standing committee

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 9:54 pm

Rab member among 5 arrested over alleged robbery plot in Dhaka

DB says the group was preparing for a robbery and that a pistol and police-marked handcuffs were seized

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 9:40 pm

Savar madrasa raided over alleged sexual abuse of 7-year-old; none of 10 accused arrested

Students and teachers at the institution told police those named in the case were not at the madrasa

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 9:27 pm

'Everyone a winner' with Barcola transfer, says PSG coach Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Thursday that the sale of France winger Bradley Barcola to Liverpool was a good deal for all parties, as the reigning European champions get ready to defend their Champions League title without one of their key players from the last two campaigns.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 9:08 pm

Govt links 12,000 institutions to broadband

The government has connected more than 12,000 institutions to broadband internet across the country during the first 180 days of its tenure, according to progress reports prepared by the Posts and Telecommunications Division and the ICT Division.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 9:00 pm

We are very disheartened: Deputy speaker flags delay in bill submission

MPs are being denied adequate time to review bills before they are sent to parliamentary committees, says Kayser Kamal

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:59 pm

Bill to abolish Rab, create SRB placed as Nahid, Shafiqur demand broader discussion

Home minister defends proposed SRB, saying the new unit would have stronger accountability and disciplinary safeguards

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:54 pm

Centre reviews Himalayan states

Guwahati: Amid heightened concerns over extreme weather and flood risks in the Himalayan region, including recent developments in neighbouring Nepal, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness across Himalayan states and Jammu & Kashmir against Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches. The meeting brought together Chief [] The post Centre reviews Himalayan states GLOF, avalanche preparedness amid Nepal flood concerns appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 3 Sep 2026 8:50 pm

TIB raises concerns over independence of proposed rights bills

Investigation authority effectively remains in the 'hands of the accused', says Iftekharuzzaman

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:39 pm

When AI changes the world's demand for copper

Antara News 3 Sep 2026 8:35 pm

BFUJ, DUJ rally for immediate formation of 10th Wage Board for journalists

Journalist leaders also demand an interim dearness allowance, citing rising living costs and delays in implementing wage board provisions

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:22 pm

'We are only here to serve the cricketers': Tamim pushes back against BPL criticism

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has defended his decision to postpone this season's Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), pushing back against critics by asserting that only a partial story of the controversy has been told.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:14 pm

Bill placed in parliament to abolish provision allowing former owners to reclaim troubled banks

Proposed amendment would repeal Section 18(A), which allowed former owners to regain control by repaying 7.5% of state support upfront and the rest within two years

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:03 pm

All hype, no goals as Bangladesh U-20s

It is a disappointing position for a side that arrived in Uzbekistan with considerable optimism after winning the SAFF U-20 Championship earlier this year.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:00 pm

Over 1,800 stolen concrete blocks returned to embankment in Netrokona

Administration sets seven-day deadline after theft from the Tk 1.20 crore Chikadubi crop protection embankment

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

Bangladesh, China discuss strengthening defence cooperation

Two sides focus on military training, education exchanges and technological cooperation

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:32 pm

1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse, UNICEF finds

Over 15m children exposed to unwanted sexual content

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:27 pm

Fatullah madrasa teacher arrested over alleged sexual assault of student

Police say the accused was sent to jail after the student gave a statement before a magistrate and underwent medical examination

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:17 pm

Mourinho to watch MLS just for Messi

Mourinho said there were no words to properly describe the quality of one of football

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:13 pm

I have returned to the people: Mirza Abbas's emotional return to parliament

Returning after months of treatment abroad, the BNP lawmaker seeks prayers for strength to serve his constituency and the country

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:09 pm

15,717 children reported missing in Bangladesh in Jan-July 2026, 2,038 untraced: Police

Police Headquarters says 13,679 missing children were rescued or returned to their families

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:04 pm

Bangladesh remittances hit $35.59 billion in FY2025-26 as Saudi, UK inflows surge: Minister

Remittances from the US fall nearly 36%

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:55 pm

38 Bangladeshis rescued from cyber scam compounds in Cambodia return home

Around 1,800 more waiting to return home after Cambodia waives fines for overstayers

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:49 pm

The Meaning Behind Pakistan

The Jinnah 1 mission signals increased cooperation with China and takes Pakistans rivalry with India to new heights literally.

The Diplomat 3 Sep 2026 6:46 pm

BCB introduces major match-fee hikes amid BPL postponement

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal on Thursday announced major increases in match fees for domestic cricketers, amid growing concerns that top players could lose significant earnings following the postponement of this season

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:38 pm

Intern doctors withdraw strike at Bogura SZMCH after 40 hours

Temporary halt follows meeting with local administration; five Chhatra Dal activists expelled

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:36 pm

ACC approves case against Hasina, Rehana over alleged Tk 276cr CSR fund embezzlement

Former Exim Bank chairman Mohammad Nazrul Islam Mazumder is also accused in the case involving funds collected for the Bangabandhu Memorial Trust

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:29 pm

ACC seeks Youth and Sports Ministry records in probe involving Asif Mahmud

Ministry asked to submit documents by September 10

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

Dzeko to retire after Sweden game next month

Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced on Thursday that he would retire from international duty after October's Nations League match against Sweden.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:04 pm

Bangladesh-India trade faces restrictions from both sides: Commerce minister

Bilateral trade stands at $12.75 billion, with Bangladesh exporting goods worth $1.89 billion to India, Khandakar Abdul Muktadir tells parliament

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:25 pm

Riaz appears before High Court but fails to secure anticipatory bail in July Uprising murder cases

The High Court removed his bail petitions from the cause list in cases filed with Shahbagh and Jatrabari police stations

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:23 pm

Bangladesh Travel Mart 2026 begins today

Exhibitors are showcasing tour packages to destinations worldwide, alongside air tickets, hotel and resort bookings, visa services, and travel deals

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:14 pm

Bus strike ends in Jamalpur after assurances on workers

Services resume on all routes following talks with district administration, police

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:14 pm

Told surfing was not for girls, Fatema now heads to Asian Games for Bangladesh

The 17-year-old Cox

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:13 pm

4 more die of dengue, 1,252 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll reaches 111, cases cross 39,500

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:09 pm

India ready to help end war in Ukraine: Jaishankar

The External Affairs Minister said attacks on commercial shipping featured prominently in his discussions with Ukrainian counterpart

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 5:04 pm